Rural housing action guide for Wales

Welsh Government, 2025
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Current

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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Provides guidance on delivering affordable housing in rural Wales. Covers: policy context; planning policy and regulatory frameworks in Wales; use of planning conditions and enforcement tools for development management; local housing needs assessments; environmental considerations in rural housing development; site identification, acquisition and planning for rural housing; funding and economics of rural housing; housing design, construction and quality requirements; stakeholder engagement and collaboration. Includes case studies of successful development.

History

Document type: guidance. First published: 4 December 2025.

Subjects

  • Planning and development
  • Rural planning
  • Other planning disciplines
  • Strategic planning
  • Residential development
  • Affordable housing

Publisher History

The Welsh Government is the devolved government for Wales. They publish a number of strategies, policies, consultation papers, circulars, leaflets and posters. Previously known as Welsh Assembly Government.

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